Arthropod Biomimicry: Designing Protective Body Armor for Post-Apocalyptic Survival
In a scenario where groups are preparing for the end of the world, the concept of arthropod biomimicry is employed to design protective body armor for humans inspired by the exoskeletons of arthropods. The armor is required to ensure safety, attractiveness, and mimic other arthropod adaptations apart from the exoskeleton. The tri-fold display for an art show must meet specific criteria including design constraints and details of the mimicked arthropod adaptations. Collaboration and innovative design thinking are key in creating functional and visually appealing body armor for post-apocalyptic scenarios.
- Arthropod Biomimicry
- Body Armor Design
- Post-Apocalyptic Survival
- Exoskeleton Adaptation
- Tri-fold Display
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Animal Armor Body Armor and Arthropod Biomimicry Scenario: Many groups today are preparing for the end of the world. arthropods have survived for a very long time partially due to their exoskeletons. These exoskeletons may be useful to humans for protection or for entertainment. Our SRO officer and a COS Play expert will be helping you design protective body armor, based on arthropod biomimicry, to survive in the post apocalypse period. Your Task: You will be creating body armor based on an arthropod s exoskeleton. The armor needs to make the wearer safe, be attractive, and mimic at least one other arthropod adaptation besides being an exoskeleton. You will also be making a tri-fold/display for the Art Show. Where to begin:In your teams, should review PowerPoint from the Bio II students on arthropods types. They also should go over the Arthropod Adaptation PowerPoint. Pick out several arthropod adaptations that you think would be an asset to body armor. Note how the exoskeleton is shaped and how it is jointed. Brainstorm in your groups about types of body armor you could design. Tri-fold/Display Criteria: Armor Constraints: - Must have a minimum of four pieces. - Must be completed on Publisher program as a 36 x 48 document. - Must have a title that is your armor s name. - Model must be taller than 14 and a quadruped. Model must be approved before printing. - Must include pictures, common name, classification Order, and scientific name of the actual arthropod(s) your armor is mimicking. Sketches and Inventor drawings should also be included. - Must protect the arms, head and chest (at least). - Size: No single piece can exceed 6 in length. Must be between 1/16 a & 2/16 thick. Must fit on your chosen stuffed animal model. - Must explain what your mimicked adaptation is and how it is adapted to the arthropod s environment. - Must mimic one or more arthropod adaptations beyond the exoskeleton. - Must include two roles of each arthropod in their environment. - Must explain how your armor will protect the wearer. - Must allow for mobility of the model. - Must be attractive. https://www.amazon.com/Medieval-Gears-Knight- Chainmail-Stuffed/dp/B01M97TG45
Animal Armor Body Armor and Arthropod Biomimicry Scenario: Many groups today are preparing for the end of the world. arthropods have survived for a very long time partially due to their exoskeletons. These exoskeletons may be useful to humans for protection or for entertainment. Our SRO officer and a COS Play expert will be helping you design protective body armor, based on arthropod biomimicry, to survive in the post apocalypse period. Your Task: You will be creating body armor based on an arthropod s exoskeleton. The armor needs to make the wearer safe, be attractive, and mimic at least one other arthropod adaptation besides being an exoskeleton. You will also be making a tri-fold/display for the Art Show. Where to begin:In your teams, should review PowerPoint from the Bio II students on arthropods types. They also should go over the Arthropod Adaptation PowerPoint. Pick out several arthropod adaptations that you think would be an asset to body armor. Note how the exoskeleton is shaped and how it is jointed. Brainstorm in your groups about types of body armor you could design. Tri-fold/Display Criteria: Armor Constraints: - Must have a minimum of four pieces. - Must be completed on Publisher program as a 36 x 48 document. - Must have a title that is your armor s name. - Model must be taller than 14 and a quadruped. Model must be approved before printing. - Must include pictures, common name, classification Order, and scientific name of the actual arthropod(s) your armor is mimicking. Sketches and Inventor drawings should also be included. - Must protect the arms, head and chest (at least). - Size: No single piece can exceed 6 in length. Must be between 1/16 a & 2/16 thick. Must fit on your chosen stuffed animal model. - Must explain what your mimicked adaptation is and how it is adapted to the arthropod s environment. - Must mimic one or more arthropod adaptations beyond the exoskeleton. - Must include two roles of each arthropod in their environment. - Must explain how your armor will protect the wearer. - Must allow for mobility of the model. https://www.amazon.com/Medieval-Gears-Knight- Chainmail-Stuffed/dp/B01M97TG45 - Must be attractive.
Criteria Weight Design 1 Design 2 Design 3 Protects the head, chest, & arms 20% Has all size criteria & four or more pieces 20% Attractive design 20% Mimics an arthropod adaptation 20% Mimics an exoskeleton 10% Allows mobility 10% Has a crest and/or jointed pieces Extra Credit 100% TOTALS
Criteria Weight Design 1 Design 2 Design 3 Protects the head, chest, & arms 20% Has all size criteria & four or more pieces 20% Attractive design 20% Mimics an arthropod adaptation 20% Mimics an exoskeleton 10% Allows mobility 10% Has a crest and/or jointed pieces Extra Credit 100% TOTALS
